Philippine Canadian Inquirer

08/08/2025

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday said the government is not rushing to impose a total ban on online gambling, stressing the need for a thorough study of its social costs and possible alternatives.

By Darryl John Esguerra, Philippine News Agency BENGALURU – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday said the government is not rushing to impose a total ban on online gambling, stressing […]

08/08/2025

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday said he will sign the measure postponing the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) to allow the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to focus on the first-ever regular parliamentary polls in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

By Darryl John Esguerra, Philippine News Agency BENGALURU – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday said he will sign the measure postponing the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) to […]

08/08/2025

Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Friday said prosecutors’ initial evaluation of the case the missing “sabungeros” (cockfight enthusiasts) may be completed soon and could proceed to a formal preliminary investigation if warranted by evidence gathered so far.

By Benjamin Pulta, Philippine News Agency MANILA – Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Friday said prosecutors’ initial evaluation of the case the missing “sabungeros” (cockfight enthusiasts) may be completed […]

08/08/2025

Alberta’s government is tripling previous funding commitments to continuing care workers’ mental health with a $7.5-million investment.

Caring for Alberta’s elderly and vulnerable populations is critical, noble work, but it can also take its toll on workers’ mental health. It is critical that those who care for […]

08/08/2025

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday joined the celebration of the 58th founding anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), reaffirming the Philippines’ continued commitment to regional solidarity, cooperation, peace, and shared prosperity.

By Raymond Carl Dela Cruz, Philippine News Agency MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday joined the celebration of the 58th founding anniversary of the Association of Southeast […]

08/08/2025

As part of the Cooperation and Responsible Government Accord 2025, the Province and BC Green caucus have released the first of two reports outlining key findings from their assessment of B.C.'s primary care system.

VICTORIA – As part of the Cooperation and Responsible Government Accord 2025, the Province and BC Green caucus have released the first of two reports outlining key findings from their […]

08/08/2025

ISSUE 653 — AUGUST 8, 2025

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08/08/2025

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called on China to give early notice before rocket stages or debris fall into Philippine waters, saying it would help avoid risks and allow authorities to recover them safely.

By Darryl John Esguerra, Philippine News Agency BENGALURU – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called on China to give early notice before rocket stages or debris fall into Philippine waters, saying […]

08/08/2025

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. clarified on Friday that the Supreme Court’s decision related to the shelved impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte addressed only procedural issues and did not touch on the substance of the complaint.

By Darryl John Esguerra, Philippine News Agency BENGALURU – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. clarified on Friday that the Supreme Court’s decision related to the shelved impeachment case against Vice President […]

08/08/2025

Senator Panfilo Lacson on Friday acknowledged that the Senate’s declining trust and performance ratings may be tied to public backlash over the controversial budget insertions and the chamber’s handling of the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte.

By Wilnard Bacelonia, Philippine News Agency MANILA – Senator Panfilo Lacson on Friday acknowledged that the Senate’s declining trust and performance ratings may be tied to public backlash over the controversial […]

08/08/2025

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says Prime Minister Mark Carney’s development agenda is stalled — and he’s promising to legalize pipelines through new legislation to speed things up.

By Peter Zimonjic, CBC News, RCI Conservative leader says his Canadian Sovereignty Act would unleash energy economy Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says Prime Minister Mark Carney’s development agenda is stalled […]

08/08/2025

It’s time to treat the country as a modern, diversifying economy, trade experts say

By Verity Stevenson, CBC News, RCI It’s time to treat the country as a modern, diversifying economy, trade experts say With tensions once again heating up in Canada’s trade negotiations […]